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Industry Pro Newsletter: J.P. Morgan’s NextList, Budget Cuts in Berlin, and Shen Yu Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: J.P. Morgan’s NextList, Budget Cuts in Berlin, and Shen Yun Allegations
December 2, 2024

This week's newsletter highlights pivotal moments and developments shaping the theatre world, from New York to Berlin. In academia, Professor Christian Parker redefines dramaturgy’s role at Columbia, while Broadway remembers the late Gavin Creel with a livestreamed memorial. Globally, J.P. Morgan’s NextList and Berlin’s proposed arts budget cuts spark reflections on the value of culture, as regional and international initiatives, including MTI’s support for disaster-stricken theatres and new leadership at The Old Vic, underscore the resilience and adaptability of the arts. Lastly, a troubling lawsuit involving Shen Yun Performing Arts raises questions about labor conditions in the performing arts.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Bluesky for Broadway & Tax Incentives for Theatre in Massach Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Bluesky for Broadway & Tax Incentives for Theatre in Massachusetts
November 25, 2024

Broadway embraces new platforms like Bluesky and Stage Mag, while regional developments include Massachusetts’ live theater tax credit and Portland’s push for funding transparency. Leadership changes at the Fountain Theatre and Birmingham Rep signal fresh directions for these institutions. Finally, celebrations and reflections, from Broadway’s marketing triumphs to the UK’s National Lottery milestone, emphasize the ongoing balance of creativity, recognition, and sustainability in the performing arts.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Toronto’s Fleck Dance Theatre to Close, Congestion Pricing Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Toronto’s Fleck Dance Theatre to Close, Congestion Pricing Returns
November 19, 2024

Colleen Dilenschneider emphasizes the transformative power of staff interactions in arts organizations. Key stories include legal and policy developments in New York, protests targeting tolerance-focused theatre in Michigan, and the financial struggles of Chicago’s Links Hall. Internationally, barriers for working-class creatives in the UK and the closure of Toronto’s Fleck Dance Theatre underscore critical concerns about accessibility and sustainability in the arts worldwide.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Can the Arts Adapt? Australia Looks at a 4-Day Work Week in  Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Can the Arts Adapt? Australia Looks at a 4-Day Work Week in the Arts
November 11, 2024

Groundbreaking research in London measures brain activity during live dance performances, hinting at the powerful, collective connection audiences feel. Meanwhile, financial pressures are prompting some theaters to close while others push for new ticketing and funding strategies to survive. Broadway faces calls for a more inclusive approach to honoring its artists, and discussions grow around adopting a four-day work week in the arts to combat burnout.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Theater Educators Face Growing Censorship Challenges, Says E Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Theater Educators Face Growing Censorship Challenges, Says EdTA
November 4, 2024

Highlights include the launch of BroadwayWorld’s 'Next On Stage' competition, offering young talent an online platform, and insights from the National Endowment for the Arts on how arts participation fosters social connectedness. ew studies reveal trends in censorship for educational theater, while new regulations challenge UK theaters.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Austin Arts Struggle Under Shifting Grant Policies, Broadway Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Austin Arts Struggle Under Shifting Grant Policies, Broadway Cares Offers Hurricane Relief
October 28, 2024

Leadership changes are shaping Ensemble Studio Theatre and Amphibian Stage, while festivals like Breaking the Binary spotlight marginalized voices. Regional and international updates explore funding challenges, with new grant structures in Austin and evolving arts funding models in the UK.

Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Report Reveals State Arts Trends, Toronto Plans Major In Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Report Reveals State Arts Trends, Toronto Plans Major Investments
October 21, 2024

From Toronto’s ambitious 10-year investment plan to the Garden Theatre’s abrupt closure in Florida, communities are focusing on accessibility and resilience. The NEA’s latest report sheds light on U.S. arts participation trends, while major honors like the National Medal of Arts celebrate individual contributions.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Financial Struggles, New Residencies, and Successful Fundrai Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Financial Struggles, New Residencies, and Successful Fundraising for BTU
October 14, 2024

Broadway Cares welcomes new trustees, while Black Theatre United raises significant funds for new initiatives. On the international front, the RSC appoints new writers in residence, and Stuttgart Opera's Sancta Susanna provokes strong audience reactions. The closure of California Shakespeare Theater underscores financial struggles in the industry.

Industry Pro Newsletter: TikTok Boosts Theatre Sales as Broadway Tours Expand Educati Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: TikTok Boosts Theatre Sales as Broadway Tours Expand Educational Access
October 7, 2024

In this week's newsletter, we highlight key developments across the theatre world, from financial challenges in arts funding to exciting leadership changes. TikTok continues to influence the stage, boosting the success of an immersive off-Broadway show, while Chicago’s small arts sector shows resilience despite pandemic setbacks.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Nataki Garret and Christopher Ashley Moving To New Leadershi Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Nataki Garret and Christopher Ashley Moving To New Leadership Posts
September 30, 2024

Nataki Garrett’s appointment as Chair of Theatre Communications Group to a new report on gender disparities in ballet leadership, as well as the announcement of Roundabout’s New Artistic Director, and a transition at the Houston Ballet. Additionally, industry trends such as theater ticket insurance and dynamic pricing.

Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Explores Theatre Resiliency, Philanthropic Challenges in Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Explores Theatre Resiliency, Philanthropic Challenges in the UK
September 23, 2024

From the National Endowment for the Arts' report on theater resiliency to leadership transitions at LAByrinth Theater Company and Signature Theatre, the industry continues to adapt and thrive. Other stories include financial struggles at Virginia Rep, as well as an update on the ongoing University of the Arts closure.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Arts Groups in Milwaukee Face Funding Challenges Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Arts Groups in Milwaukee Face Funding Challenges
September 16, 2024

From U.S. universities grappling with cuts to drama departments, to the financial troubles of regional arts organizations, funding concerns are a recurring theme. Meanwhile, Broadway gears up for a thrilling fall season, and new leadership emerges with Lear deBessonet at Lincoln Center Theater and Bradley Renner at Orlando Ballet.

Industry Pro Newsletter: A 'Radical Reshaping' in Seattle, StrawHat to Suspend Operat Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: A 'Radical Reshaping' in Seattle, StrawHat to Suspend Operations
September 9, 2024

Stories include the opening of nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards and the donation from Ken Ludwig to save Hall’s Croft. Financial difficulties are impacting institutions like the University of the Arts and Seattle’s theater scene, prompting a rethinking of models and operations.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Legal Showdowns and Leadership Shifts Across the Performing  Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Legal Showdowns and Leadership Shifts Across the Performing Arts
September 3, 2024

This edition of our newsletter brings a focus on leadership transitions and legal battles within the performing arts world. From the San Francisco Ballet facing serious lawsuits that challenge its treatment of dancers, to Anna Netrebko's narrowed but ongoing lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera, the theme of accountability resonates throughout.

Industry Pro Newsletter: NYC's $210M Cultural Boost & Funding Cuts in Scotland Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: NYC's $210M Cultural Boost & Funding Cuts in Scotland
August 26, 2024

This week, we look at Richard Ridge’s upcoming discussion on Broadway poster art at the NYPL to NYC’s 2025 budget allocations. Regional and international stories highlight key initiatives and challenges, including Everyman Theatre’s efforts to enhance accessibility and Scotland’s funding crisis, which threatens the future of UK theater.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Theatre's Post-Pandemic Rhythm, Aurora Saves Their Season Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Theatre's Post-Pandemic Rhythm, Aurora Saves Their Season
August 19, 2024

We have stories from the decline of intervals in London productions to significant organizational changes in regional and international theaters. Other stories include the financial challenges faced by Berkeley's Aurora Theatre, the preservation efforts for Washington's National Theatre, and the strategic rebranding of arts organizations.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Legal Battles, Leadership Changes, and Financial Struggles Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Legal Battles, Leadership Changes, and Financial Struggles
August 12, 2024

In New York, leadership transitions at Lincoln Center signal a new chapter, while regional theaters like Timeline and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival push forward with ambitious projects despite financial hurdles. Internationally, theaters like the Bristol Old Vic and the Old Vic in London grapple with ethical and economic dilemmas.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Economic Barriers and Ballet: 2024 Data Reports Highlight Ch Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Economic Barriers and Ballet: 2024 Data Reports Highlight Challenges
August 5, 2024

In this week's newsletter, we look at national trends impacting arts organizations, including financial shifts and attendance barriers from three different data sources. Moving to New York, we cover Soho Rep's relocation, Signature Theatre's interim leadership, and Under the Radar Festival's upcoming season.

Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Funding Preserved & IATSE Joins Casino Opposition Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Funding Preserved & IATSE Joins Casino Opposition
July 29, 2024

We highlight the U.S. House of Representatives' decision to preserve NEA funding, the new collective bargaining agreement between Actors' Equity Association and the Off-Broadway League, and a GoFundMe campaign to save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre. Additionally, IATSE joins the No Times Square Casino Coalition.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Tom Viola Retires, Cutting Ball and West Bank Cafe Announce  Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Tom Viola Retires, Cutting Ball and West Bank Cafe Announce Closures
July 22, 2024

Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, announced his retirement, and we look at the closure of New York's iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre. Additionally, NYC's HERE Arts Center names four new co-directors, and the beloved Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returns this September.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Making an Original Broadway Cast Recording & NYC's Record In Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Making an Original Broadway Cast Recording & NYC's Record Investment
July 15, 2024

This week's newsletter celebrates New York City's record $254 million investment in cultural institutions. Regionally, Milwaukee theaters respond artistically to the Republican National Convention, and new leadership appointments at Virginia Repertory Theatre and Shakespeare Center Los Angeles promise fresh visions.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Unveiling BroadwayWorld's Trendsetters & Is the New UK Gover Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Unveiling BroadwayWorld's Trendsetters & Is the New UK Government a Boost for the Arts?
July 8, 2024

BroadwayWorld launches its Trendsetters program to connect influencers and shows, while Drabinsky's legal woes continue with a lost appeal. SOLT and UK Theatre call for governmental support, while QPAC appoints a new Chief Executive. Additionally, the UK Labour Party proposes substantial cultural funding boosts, aiming to revitalize the arts sector

Industry Pro Newsletter: Playwrights Horizons Layoffs & New Appointments: What's Next Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Playwrights Horizons Layoffs & New Appointments: What's Next?
July 1, 2024

New leadership appointments at Playwrights Horizons and Second Stage signal strategic shifts, while a regionally, new managing directors at STAGES and Creede Repertory Theatre promise fresh visions, the RSC's first London Executive Producer aims to expand its influence.

Industry Pro Newsletter: ANNIE Tour Goes Union, Tony Awards Viewership Dip Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: ANNIE Tour Goes Union, Tony Awards Viewership Dip
June 24, 2024

We highlight the Situation Project's fundraising campaign for arts education, a viewership drop for the Tony Awards, and Actors' Equity Association's contract halt amid negotiations. Regionally, we explore the economic boost from Hennepin Theatre's Broadway season and the significant arts funding veto by Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Seattle Rep Layoffs, Pittsburg Fire, and Tony Awards Highlig Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Seattle Rep Layoffs, Pittsburg Fire, and Tony Awards Highlights
June 17, 2024

This week, we are connecting the excitement of award season with the realities facing theaters. We'll catch you up on the Tony Awards' memorable moments, including a complete winners list and behind-the-scenes photos. Exclusive essays from producers Jeffrey Richards and Rachel Sussman offer personal insights into their Tony-nominated productions.


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